MIDWEEK MINUTES December 26, 2015
Midweek
Minutes
December 26,
2015
Hello,
Winners!
It's almost a new year! I hope you
had a wonderful Christmas! My newsletter is a bit brief because I was out of
town for much of the past couple of days. Stay tuned for Monday, Superior
members...there might be some winter weather hitting us. See the section below
to know what to
do.
Driving to my Hastings meeting this
morning was icy and foggy. I drove Hwy 281 at 35 mph. Only two brave members
came out in the weather, but then the roads cleared off, and my family and I had
a great Christmas today. I just got home and thought I would send this out
before the Husker
game.
How did it go, food-wise for
Christmas? Did you have too
many holiday goodies? Come to the meetings ANYWAY! Did you forget to TRACK?
Come to the meetings ANYWAY! Have you been away for a few weeks? Come to the
meetings ANYWAY! You don't even have to weigh because of the NO-WEIGH In
pass. However, if you want to weigh in and see where you stand,
that's good too.
What New Year's Resolutions do you have for 2016? I
hope it will be to come to meetings and work
the new Beyond the Scale program! You are worth it!
You CAN have a clean slate starting
today! Are we ready to do what it takes to make that statement come
true? Yes, we are! Weight Watchers has been the only program for me when I
wanted to lose weight and keep the weight off. I am a 3-time loser, and I
ALWAYS went back to Weight Watchers, who has the TRUE, sensible program that
EVERYONE ELSE seems to be copying! What are YOU waiting for? If not NOW,
when??? What needs to happen for YOU to make 2016 the BEST weight management
year ever? Make the decision to do good things for yourself starting NOW by
coming to the next meeting. This week we'll be talking about how to plan for
upcoming success by reviewing and celebrating things that worked in the year
past. ---
Zig
Want to lose weight in 2016? Experts say start right now.
Do it. Now.
If you're like most of us, you want to lose weight in
2016. The experts we spoke to suggest that you start
now.
As in, today.
"There's no need to wait for January 1st," said
Jocelyn Shaw, a Weight Watchers personal coach and leader. "The very next
decision you make can turn it around and move you in the right
direction."
Jennifer Cohen, health and fitness expert and author
of "Strong Is the New Skinny," said the plan doesn't need to be time consuming
or complicated. Cohen said that starting a food journal, committing to 15
minutes of daily exercise and choosing a healthful breakfast can kick-start your
fitness goals long before Jan. 1 rolls around: "Once you see the results and
feel good it will become addictive — and you'll get into a
routine."
BAD WEATHER: If there will be a meeting cancellation due to SNOW, etc., please stay tuned to NTV or KHAS-TV. I will call them to announce a meeting cancellation by 3 P.M. for Superior...and as early as I can (or the night before) for Hastings Saturday morning meetings. You can also log on to their websites where they have weather closings.
You can also call the
Weight Watchers' 800 number to find out if we are having a
meeting.
1-800-651-6000. Those of you who have signed up for the
REMIND notices on your phone, I will send you a remind message. I will also try
to post on FB.
Lose 10 lbs On Us!*
Yep, you read that right. If you lose at least 10 lbs in your first 2 months, it's on us.*
Sound good? Of course it does. Here's how it works:
Join Weight Watchers
between 12/26/15 and 2/15/16 and purchase a subscription plan to either
OnlinePlus, Meetings, Personal Coaching or Total Access in a participating
area.**
Lose at least 10 lbs within your first 2 months.
Complete the downloadable "I lost 10 lbs with Weight Watchers!" refund form.
Send the signed refund form along with your proof of weight loss (as detailed below) between 2/15/16 and 4/30/16 to the address provided on the refund form. Hate stamps? Email it to Lost10pounds@weightwatchers.com
Get a refund of 2 months' worth of applicable fees paid.* Or, if you want to keep the good vibes going, you could choose to receive a 2-month time credit to your Weight Watchers account.
Lose at least 10 lbs within your first 2 months.
Complete the downloadable "I lost 10 lbs with Weight Watchers!" refund form.
Send the signed refund form along with your proof of weight loss (as detailed below) between 2/15/16 and 4/30/16 to the address provided on the refund form. Hate stamps? Email it to Lost10pounds@weightwatchers.com
Get a refund of 2 months' worth of applicable fees paid.* Or, if you want to keep the good vibes going, you could choose to receive a 2-month time credit to your Weight Watchers account.
To get your refund:
Your Weight Watchers subscription must be current at the time you submit the refund form.Have proof that you lost 10 lbs. (Now's the time to show off!)
Meetings and Total Access subscribers: submit a photo or photocopy of your Weight Record booklet.OnlinePlus and Personal Coaching subscribers: submit a screenshot or photo of your Weight Tracker.
Holiday Reality CheckDecember is a festive time, but we also know it can pose some not-so-merry challenges to your weight-loss plan. Schedules are upended, along with regular mealtimes and workout routines. Parties abound with sweets and booze. The tantalizing aromas of the food court waft through the mall. If all this has you worried about how you'll make it through to the New Year without undoing all your hard work, take heart. As you discussed in your meeting this week, you can call on those standby tools that always steer you right: Tracking, attending your Meeting, pre-planning meals, deciding what foods are worth the SmartPointsTM.... But don't forget the other tools you can call on as well, like 24/7 Expert Chat (find it on your My Day page). And if you haven't done so already, take a few minutes to download our Mobile app, so wherever the holidays take you, the Tracker, tools, recipes, and plan info is at your fingertips. And when you need a little inspiration from other members, just tap the Connect icon on the app and get ready to recharge!Here are three smart ways to make the season bright:Be realistic No matter how motivated you are, this can be a tough time to make drastic changes, like starting up a 5-day-a-week cardio plan when you've just started walking two days a week. Keep it simple and take small steps toward healthy living: Pack a healthy snack to take with you shopping, for instance. Park farther away at the mall (you won't be circling and waiting crankily for a space to open up). Send out a hundred cards, host a gingerbread-decorating party, volunteer to collect for the teacher's gift? You can't do it all—and saying "no" can be a healthy choice, too.Name your game plan Do you want to maintain your weight through the new year? That can be a victory in itself, and, perhaps, a welcome change from years past! Or maybe you want a little wiggle room, and allow a small, specified gain, so you can enjoy without overdoing. Giving yourself permission to gain a pound or two can help you stay in control. Or you're gung-ho and still bent on losing; if so, go for it!Track. Track. Track. No matter what you plan—to maintain, gain a little, or continue losing—it's a hallmark of successful members to keep tabs on what they eat and drink. And it's not about being perfect, it's about being consistent. But more often you track, the greater your chance of staying the course. And don't forget to track those BLTs (bites, licks and tastes).
STARTER KIT and
SPECIAL GIFT
Find More Me Time Every
Day
The minute you get up for a
little "me" time - read a book, make a phone call - your family, your office,
your parents are all at your heels like newborn pups. Here's how to teach the
people in your life a new trick: how to let you be you for a
bit.
Sound
appealing? Here are some tips that will help you add an hour to every
day:
In the
morning:
- Get up earlier and go for a walk, so your evening is free to relax after work.
- Buy groceries for tonight's dinner on your way to work, rather than on the way home - the store will be less crowded.
- Put in a load of wash and get your partner to help you hang it out. When you get home, it will be done.
- Clean one room before you go to work - by the weekend the housework will be done.
- Spend fifteen minutes soaking in an aromatherapy bath before the kids are awake.
In transit (on the bus or
train):
- Write birthday cards or letters.
- Read the newspaper (and skim the headlines) or listen to a talking book.
- Work out your day's schedule.
At work:
- Take breaks - go for a walk or head to the park for lunch - you'll work far more effectively all afternoon.
- Ring ahead to check whether your doctor is running on time.
- Make a "to do" list. "Learn where to cut corners and set times within which to complete tasks," Reading advises.
- Stop being a perfectionist.
At night:
- Grab your cordless phone and pay bills by credit card while you stir the minestrone.
- Use your answering machine to screen calls and avoid unnecessary interruptions that eat into your night.
- Get a friend or relative to pick up the kids from baseball practice. Then do the same for them next week.
- While cooking, clean as you go.
- Let it go.
On weekends:
- Delegate jobs like unloading the dishwasher to your partner and kids.
- Food shop outside peak-hours so you don't waste time in lines. Reading suggests you: "Organize a buddy system with a friend, where you buy her groceries one week and she gets yours the next."
- Cook in bulk and freeze the leftovers.
- Say no to social engagements every Friday night, then make a date with your partner.
Click the link under the
photo for some great Holiday Recipes!
Recipes with Smart Points
Ham, Cheese, and Broccoli Oven
Omelette
6 eggs
4 egg whites
2 cups skim milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
cheese
1 cup boneless lean ham,
diced
2 cups cooked broccoli,
diced
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Preheat the oven to 375. Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, and
milk. Stir in the cheese, ham, broccoli, parsley, salt, and
pepper.
Pour into a glass baking dish sprayed with cooking
spray.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until eggs are set and fully cooked. Edges
should be slightly browned.
1 slice = 6
SmartPoints
Meatballs and Peppers in
Gravy
1 lb. 95% lean ground
beef
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 tsp. Italian
seasoning
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. olive oil
1 red bell pepper,
chopped
1 yellow bell pepper,
chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 summer squash,
chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 oz. nonfat evaporated
milk
1.25 tbsp. whole wheat flour (substitute
1 tsp. arrowroot or cornstarch for low carb/Paleo/GF)
Mix together the beef, onion, Italian
seasoning, salt, and pepper. If you like heat, consider adding ¼-1 tsp. red
pepper flakes as well.
Roll this mixture into 20 meatballs,
about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add
the meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned on all
sides.
Turn heat down and continue cooking for
15 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside. Tent with foil to keep
warm.
Add the peppers, mushrooms, squash, and
garlic to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
Meanwhile, mix together 1 tbsp. of
evaporated milk with the flour. Add to the pan and stir well.
Add in the remaining evaporated milk and
cook for 5-8 minutes until sauce is thick. Season with salt and pepper. Add
meatballs to the pan and stir to combine everything.
Makes 4 servings @ 7
Smartpoints
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